Use XSLT to transform XML to Open XML

re: Use XSLT to transform XML to Open XML

robertk — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 09:21:13 GMT

I designed fleXdoc in a similar way: it also supports several xslt-constructions (value-of, for-each, if), but these instructions can be inserted in the template from within Word itself.

You can check it out here: http://flexdoc.codeplex.com

re: Use XSLT to transform XML to Open XML

JeffGumbel — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 18:02:57 GMT

I have this working and it does exactly what I want, except one frustrating issue. I have the following in my XML file, however, when it comes through the style sheet all the new-line/carriage returns are gone. I've tried placing ASCII code in the XML, using space preserve in the xslt, that renders the tabs, but not the carriage returns. I've even placed the <w:t> and other code in the xml without any solution. I've searched for solutions but have yet to find one.

<OUTLINE>
Topical Outline:
I. Reaction to Stimuli 7
A. Visual
B. Auditory
C. Tactile

II. Attending Skills 7
A. Discussion
B. Conversations
C. Listening

III. Visual Recognition 8
A. Letters
B. Symbols

IV. Following Directions 8
A. Oral
B. Symbols
C. Written
</OUTLINE>

re: Use XSLT to transform XML to Open XML

robertk — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 17:48:26 GMT

Jeff,

The data from the xml-file is put within a Text-element (<w:t>). This element supports newlines, BUT only as Break-elements (<w:br/>), not just \n. So try to use <w:br/> inside the data.

By the way, fleXdoc translates \n automatically to break-elements. You may want to check it out: http://flexdoc.codeplex.com.

Gr,
Robert te Kaat